The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000160 to Rockex Mining Corporation for early exploration activities near Pickle Lake, Ontario.
August 9, 2018 - September 23, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We issued an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility No. 5217-BPXK2E to Pure Gold Mining Inc., located in the Municipality of Red Lake, District of Kenora, Ontario. This facility is involved in gold mining and milling.
The Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction has introduced the Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act to reduce the number of regulations and cost of doing business in the province. Some measures will immediately help businesses to weather the impacts of COVID-19 while others will lay the groundwork for continued economic recovery.
December 15, 2022 - January 14, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000328 to Cambrian Mining Corporation for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000206 to Trillium Mining Corporation for early exploration activities within Aguonie, Bird, Finan and Jacobson Townships
We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover six species at risk in Ontario: Fawnsfoot, Lilliput, Threehorn Wartyback, Shagreen, Toothed Globe and White-rimmed Shingle Lichen.
December 12, 2023 - January 26, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover four species at risk in Ontario: Black Redhorse, Carolina Mantleslug, Pugnose Minnow and Silver Shiner.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000054 to Compton Mining Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 20, 2023 - February 20, 2024 (62 days) Closed
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We are proposing to make regulatory changes to improve implementation of the Endangered Species Act, 2007. These changes will help us continue to deliver a species at risk program that is effective and focuses protections where they are needed most.
The Mining Act was amended to enable regulations to establish a “permit by rule” model, allowing claim holders to sell the end product of a bulk sample and retain proceeds, provided that certain conditions are met. There are no anticipated environmental impacts associated with this decision.
The Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction (SBRTR) has introduced the Bill 13, the Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 which is designed to reduce burden on individuals and businesses. Measures will aid in weathering the impacts of COVID-19 and help build a more efficient Ontario for people and businesses.
February 14, 2020 - March 15, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000039 to Globex Mining Enterprises for early exploration activities near Larder Lake, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000107 to Heritage Mining for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
December 6, 2024 - January 20, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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The province is proposing government response statements (species-specific policies) that outline actions the government will take and support to protect and recover three species at risk in Ontario. The species are Chimney Swift, Davis’s Shieldback and Lesser Yellowlegs.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000137 to Inventus Mining Corporation for early exploration activities near Sudbury, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000119 to Cobaltech Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 14, 2023 - September 13, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000253 to McFarlane Lake Mining for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000024 to Rognon 2025 Project for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.